Supreme Court Ends Nationwide Birthright Citizenship Injunction In 28 States

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to end nationwide injunctions that had blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to revoke birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants and some temporary residents in 28 states. This ruling allows the Trump administration to begin implementing the policy after 30 days, though the court did not rule on the constitutionality of the order itself, leaving ongoing legal challenges in lower courts. Immigrant rights groups immediately filed class-action lawsuits seeking to block the policy, warning it will create a bureaucratic nightmare and a patchwork of citizenship rights across the country. Critics, including Justice Sonia Sotomayor, condemned the decision for undermining constitutional guarantees and enabling the executive branch to circumvent judicial oversight. Supporters, including President Trump, hailed the ruling as a significant victory and a blow to what they called the 'birthright citizenship hoax.' The decision's immediate effect is uncertainty and fear among immigrant families, with some expressing deep concerns about the future citizenship status of their U.S.-born children.